Cushman® Hauler® Utility Vehicle Named Among Top 100 Products of 2016

AUGUSTA, Ga., Dec. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Cushman, a Textron Specialized Vehicles brand, is proud to have the Hauler named one of Construction Equipment magazine's Top 100 Products of 2016 in the Trucking & Hauling category.

Cushman Hauler PRO-X offers more payload, a larger bed, and 17 affordable accessories that are ready to enhance the functionality of any vehicle.

"Construction Equipment magazine editors consider Cushman Hauler's electric option to be 'new technology,' which is one of the focus areas for the award," said Rod Sutton, Editorial Director, Construction Equipment, Equipment Manager, ConstructionEquipment.com. "We also value Cushman's drive to increase competition by unveiling a utility vehicle with bed customization options."

Construction Equipment readers appreciate the option to select the bed type and features on their Hauler utility vehicle, Sutton said. Bed options on the new truck-inspired Hauler include either a sound-dampening 12-cubic-foot durable roto-molded polyethylene bed, or the upgraded 15-cubic-foot fully aluminum bed for extra space. The standard poly bed includes integrated divider slots to allow for increased organization and customizable bed storage. The aluminum bed features an L-track bed system that can accommodate hooks and brackets for convenient tie-down locations and space-saving accessories.

Construction Equipment editors were also excited by Hauler's electric capabilities. The Hauler PRO and Hauler PRO-X models feature a powerful 72-volt AC electric drive that can go up to 50 miles on a single charge. Additionally, the Hauler PRO can be equipped with optional four-wheel hydraulic brakes that include their patented IntelliBrake™ system. The system encompasses two technologies: a motor brake that automatically slows the vehicle when traveling up or down steep grades and a parking brake that automatically engages when the vehicle stops. This system also delivers full-time regenerative braking, redirecting energy back into the vehicle's batteries whenever the brakes are applied, recharging the batteries during use and further extending the vehicle's energy efficiency and range.

Construction Equipment magazine evaluates new products in these eight categories:

Heavy Earthmoving

Light Earthmoving

Technology

Trucking & Hauling

Paving and Compacting

Lifting & Material Handling

Drilling & Trenching

Light Equipment

Ancillary

Products selected in the eight categories above must then fulfill four criteria: new technology, new product line, significant improvement to an existing product and increase competition in the category.

"Every year we evaluate hundreds of new products that are submitted to Construction Equipment and select 100 products that we think are the most innovative and impactful," Sutton said. "It is an honor to receive this award."

This is the 26th year that Construction Equipment has recognized companies with the award. The Cushman Hauler utility vehicle is featured in the December issue of Construction Equipment.

About CushmanSince 1901, the Cushman brand has been recognized for producing tough, rugged and reliable work equipment. Today, Cushman's commercial vehicle lines include more than 15 different models, from rugged Hauler utility vehicles, ideal for tough hauling and towing tasks in outdoor environments, to the imposing Titan, a fully electric material-handling vehicle for indoor environments with a load capacity of 3,000 pounds, to the Minute Miser, perfectly suited for transporting people and small loads across large facilities. Cushman vehicles are designed and manufactured by Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc.

About Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc.Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under the E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, Bad Boy® Off Road, Jacobsen®, Dixie Chopper®, Ransomes®, TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™ and Safeaero™ brands; Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

About Textron Inc.Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron in known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, Bad Boy Off Road and Textron Systems. More information is available at www.textron.com.

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